valentines day lingerie

dot bralette, love knickers, suspender belt, pink lace bra, pink lace knickers, pyjama set, eye mask, lemon knickers, black bralette and heart mesh knickers
Happy nearly Valentine's Day friends! Now I know it might be seen as an excuse for corporations to make more money, or even make single people feel guilty but I have to admit that I do have a soft spot for the 14th Feb.
Not only is it two short weeks after my birthday, it's also an excuse to buy some new lingerie - whether it's for a special someone or just to feel *flames emoji* for yourself,  as that's important too. So with that in mind, I've put together a few of my favourite pieces from places you might be slightly less likely to think of here on the blog, and then a haul of ASOS and Topshop pieces on my Youtube channel, which you can find here. Some of my favourite brands are ones that I've found on Instagram, namely Hopeless Lingerie and Love Stories. Sadly neither are UK based but both deliver here so definitely worth a look! I stocked up on all things LS whilst I was in Amsterdam as they have an outlet there too.
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my summer dinner ideas

Hey guys, back at you with something a bit different from my usual but something I really enjoy so I hope you do too. I’m such a home-bird and as I’m sure you’ve guessed from my interiors posts, I love buying bits and bobs for the flat so whenI was selected to choose products from the House of Fraser homeware range to create a dining setting ready for Summer and a meal to match, I jumped at the chance!

I decided to cook a big spread for my Mum and boyfriend (they met on Sunday – all went well, totally putting that down to my cooking though!) with a loosely based Lebanese theme and thought I’d share the process, recipes and everything else along the way with you!

Firstly what I made: 

I decided on lamb kofta ‘things’ as Kim (boyfriend) had made these for me recently and they were amazing so these were the main per-se. Alongside those, I made flatbreads using just three ingredients – they’re honestly amazing so read on for the recipe, as well as a big salad, lemon and garlic couscous, some hummus and sweet potato cubes. Naturally I couldn’t make a dinner without including halloumi and chargrilled sweet peppers so they were thrown in for good measure.

I picked out some new pieces to serve them all on. I wanted to go for a Summer, indoor al-fresco vibe (London living means no outdoor space, sob) so I went for neutrals and mismatched colours to compliment them. I absolutely adore random pieces coming together to make a collective when it comes to the dinner table to that was definitely my theme throughout. I managed to find these Celier assorted glasses too, which come as a set of six but are three different designs so they have a real vintage feel to them. But, it’s worth taking a lookat the House of Fraser glassware range to browse through more lovely pieces. Lastly I finished the table off with this amazing LSA globe shaped vase and some LINEA neutral coloured cotton napkins something I’ve weirdly never owned but look lovely spread across the table!

Now, onto the recipes. I won’t explain everything, as a lot is fairly self explanatory, for example I just cubed the sweet potato and drizzled in cumin, paprika, salt, pepper and olive oil then popped them in the oven to roast, but I’ll explain the trickier bits and do feel free to pop me a message if you get stuck as most of these things are just my own recipes! 

Lamb Koftas:

500g lamb mince

1 red onion

3 garlic cloves

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp smoked paprika

Salt & pepper

1 tsp harissa (you can buy this everywhere as a paste now!)

Fresh parsley – a big handful

Finely chop the onion and garlic, and then combine all the ingredients in a bowl! This is pretty simple in that it all goes in a bowl and gets mixed up – but remember to get your hands in there! Once it’s well combined, form into small flattened balls and then fry in a splash of olive oil on a high heat. I like them a little bit charred as I don’t have a way of chargrilling them but that’s up to you!

Flatbreads:

Plain flour

1 tsp baking powder

Natural yoghurt

Welcome to the best thing you’ll make all week. I haven’t put the amounts as I find working by eye is best with this one. I start with three tablespoons of yoghurt and flour and add until the consistency is a light dough. Flour up the side, and roll into small, thin circles and then dry fry in a very, very hot pan. Expect some smoke from the flour so pop the extractor fan on!

Garlic and lemon couscous:

1 cup of couscous

3 garlic cloves

1 head of broccoli

2 lemons

1tsp of harissa

Salt and pepper to taste

Another super easy dish, cover your dry couscous (so nice they named it twice) with boiling water and cover with a lid for two minutes to puff up. Boil your broccoli to taste in a pan. While this is happening, juice your lemons and finely grate your garlic and combine – it’s pretty pungent so feel free to lose a clove if you’re not as keen as I am, but I do find that couscous needs a real kick as it’s so bland otherwise! Once the couscous has puffed up, pop your harissa and lemon/garlic in and give it a big stir, adding salt and pepper to taste. Finally, toss the broccoli through to coat it. Ta-da!

And that’s it, a pretty big Lebanese spread that would happily feed 4-5 people. Kim took a packed lunch the next day (and the cat nabbed a kofta) so it’s perfect for leftovers too. Do let me know if you need any help with any of the recipes, as I said – I tend to make things up as I go along and hope for the best so I’m not the best at explaining it!

Anyway, have a fab day and send me pictures if you make anything – or equally if you have any amazing crockery I need to know about!

Post in collaboration with House of Fraser, but all thoughts and recipes my own!

lots of love xxx

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some inspiration and a wishlist

all images via Pinterest - see below to shop items
I freakin' love doing these posts ok!!! They're the kind of thing I put off for so long, as to be honest I'm not actively buying much at the moment and they take a bloody age to make but equally I love fiddling about on Photoshop and spending hours on Pinterest and calling it 'work'.
This month I thought I'd merge them all together into a big collage of things I love. If I had an office I'd have this sort of thing on my wall, and update it monthly for some inspiration while I work - so here's a weird online office for you. 
I'm really enjoying more paired back, neutral tones lately and adore linen. I'm trying to focus on the fact that hopefully we've got a little bit more Summer left so don't rush into buying knitwear too quickly but how amazing is this fluffy Stories number? Absolutely need, and getting all the Ganni vibes. I've also decided to start saving for my next handbag purchase and I think it's going to be this Acne number. I'm obsessed with the tan colour and love the knots. It also comes in this suede but we all know I'm a mucky pup so will have to admire from afar.
What do you reckon, anything you're popping on your wishlist?
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interiors: art and plants

Post in collaboration with Desenio, all mess my own
Prints featured: Eucalyptus, Faces, Kissing and Desert
I really love interior posts, but I find it so hard to get the real feel of the room across - so I hope I've done ok at portraying it! I've gone for a slightly more colourful version of my previous rooms, adding in some colour with neon lights, rugs and of course my millions of plants. I thought I'd share some snaps of my bedroom in my current flat as I like to do these posts sporadically and it's fab to look back at when I move.
I'd been after some art for my walls for ages, so when Desenio popped me an email I naturally jumped at the chance and went straight to their site to pick out some of my favourites. I ended up going for the four pictured, and I love them! I decided to frame three of them and hang one using a gold clip, which is an idea I pinched from their website. I quite like that it looks laid back amongst the other bits and bobs on my desk. There are definitely a few more on my wishlist so expect some gallery wall going's on very soon.
For now I've adhered them to the wall using Command strips which are so good as they don't require holes etc and come off clean - perfect for renting (not spon - just fab!) and they've worked with Desenio's frames perfectly.
Finally, the code “GLAMERAMO” will give you 25% off posters* between May 22nd and May 24th, so hop on it ASAP! *Except for frames and  handpicked-/collaboration posters


So what do you think, wall art - yay or nay?

lots of love xxx

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a wishlist and inspo

I often forget how much I enjoy doing these kind of wishlist posts , but when I'm scouting the internet for things to include I remember how much I like fiddling about on Photoshop. So, without further ado - here's some things that are inspiring me and some clothes that I'd like to buy off the back of that.

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two ways to wear glitter

You might assume that I'm not one for glitter, let alone glitter eyeshadow, but secretly I'm sold on anything pink and or glittery... I just tend not to put it on my face - so when Boots approached me with creating some glitter eye looks using NYX products, I really thought about how I could make them more wearable for someone like me. And well, these are the results!

Look One:

For this look I really wanted to try and make something I could wear during the day but would translate well on those days where I have to go straight to an event etc. For this I really honed in on my usual make up look, but with a subtle edge somewhere which made it totally appropriate for a night out. To achieve this:

1. Apply your usual base - I opted for a medium coverage foundation with my usual contour and highlight routine.
2. I then used the NYX smokey palette to give my eyes a little bit of depth. I used the light cream all over, then compacted a bit of gold shimmer in the middle.
3. I tend to wear a cat eye daily so I used my usual NYX epic liner to create a thick line, and then used a small brush to create a line of the glitter primer glue just underneath the outer flick.
4. Using the same brush, I patted on a mixed coloured glitter to follow the line of my flick on each side - making sure it was really heavily packed on - and then patting it gently under my lower lashes.
5. I finished the look with a matte pink lip - really easy to wear from day to night.

Look Two: As you can see from my moodboard - I really liked the 'messy' and undone look with a rose gold/pink toned glitter loosely applied so I gave this a go. I used the NYX glitter which is honestly insane - a really finely ground glitter with lots of colours running through it. So, to achieve this look this is what I did:

1. Applied my normal base make up, with a subtle contour and highlight
2. Primed my eyelids in the NYX glitter primer glue (this stuff is AMAZING) and used my finger to blend up towards my eyebrows
3. Curled my lashes twice, really lifting them!
4. Used a blending brush to gently pat on the rose gold glitter, concentrating on the lid and then blending out to become more sparse around the eye
5. Two coats of the NYX worth the hype mascara and then a slick of the amazing plum coloured NYX mega shine lipgloss to give it more of an evening edge. P.S I was super impressed with the lip colour, it goes on really opaque and yet has an amazing sheen.

Post in collaboration with Boots, but as per, love of glitter is all my own.

lots of love xxx

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a new home wishlist

So as you may have seen on my Instagram stories, I'm in the midst of moving house. While it's a stressful experience I'd rather not have to go through - my current tenancy was up and it was time to move on. I'm vlogging the whole fiasco here, so keep an eye out for that!

Nonetheless, I'm still excited about the prospect of decorating a new space so here are a few things I'm buying. I'll be sure to do a post on my new space when it's done!

Also, I'm really sorry about the lack of outfits posts of late. I feel terrible about it and I promise once life has settled down a little bit I'll be back on it. I'm also planning a massive blog refresh so it's all go here.

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sale picks and current inspo

Hello my loves! How are you all? I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing Christmas and are now as fat and lost as I am during this in-between phase. I thought I'd get my creative juices flowing and share a few of my favourite sale buys, as well as some current inspiration for dressing myself in 2018.
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Enjoy, and happy happy New Year x
lots of love xxx

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a/w inspiration

all images via pinterest
I love a good 'inspo' post when I'm feeling like I'm caught in a rut. This time it's for the impending Autumn season that's creeping in. I'm still coveting pink tones and soft, draped pieces and also feeling the complete urge to make my entire house even more green to keep it Summery indoors. I've also been looking at the likes of Lucy Williams, and some other fab blogging gals for some outfit inspiration. All found via Pinterest, which really is my saving grace when it comes to fashion drama.
What's inspiring you at the moment?
lots of love xxx

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things i need this summer

Ok, so the title is a little bit dramatic. I don't need these things, nor will I get half of them, but I'd like them.
I saw the Chloe Eria sunglasses in Venice and fell in love with them, they're a great option for those that only suit bigger frames and can't get away with the cute little round RayBan pair everyone's got at the mo.
I'm also dying for the Gucci Dionysis, or just anything Gucci tbh. I don't need another bag, and my next one is already pegged as the Céline Vertical Cabas but it's still nice to lust.

lots of love xxx

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current inspiration: march16

images via pinterest

It's that time again, new project = a little post of how I'm trucking along.

This term I'm looking at Nature vs Structure and the idea of combining the two influences to create a line of tailored garments. I've sourced images of minimalistic architecture that is really cold toned with hard lines and sharp corners, and juxtaposed it with natural images of waves, winters and plumes of smoke. The images are a lot softer and feature rounded edges and natural shape and form.

The outcome is to make a coat/jacket using elements of tailoring so at the moment I've draped a semi-fitted longline wool coat. It's double breasted and has a hidden fastening as well as a two piece sleeve with rounded hem. I'm hoping to make it in a dark grey wool and have a navy lining with electric orange piping.

I'm messing around with the Adobe suite a bit more, and kind of using it in the wrong way to create fun outcomes like the weird lines on the coats and things. I think it adds a bit more interest, even if it is technically wrong!

Hopefully I'll share some photos of the finished piece!

lots of love xxx

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current inspiration: december15

all images sourced on pinterest

When in doubt, round your inspiration up and try to pretend you're ok. I'm trying to get stuck into my current portfolio but I'm really not feeling it. I'm struggling to get stuck in and keep designing, which isn't ideal when we're working to a deadline.
This month I've used my concept board for this terms project; I've been 'designing for' Céline, and pulling out blush tones and soft finishes. I'm designing for SS16, even though all I want to make is warm coats in heavy wools given this horrible weather, so it's tricky. I hand in during the first two weeks of January, so not long now! I'll be sure to share my final garments with you!

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current inspiration - september15

all images sourced on pinterest

Remember when I said I'd do these posts sporadically? Well 'iya. 

I'm off to Mykonos and then Copenhagen in a day or so, and feeling all ready to get back into A/W come uni come designer mode when I'm back.

I'm thinking back to uni, colder days, new seasons, cool tones and a change up in various parts of my life. You know those weeks where you wanna cut all of your hair off, throw away all your clothes and start again? Yeah, that.

I've had so much going on lately, we've moved house and been mega busy with life admin and other boring jobs so hopefully next time we speak, I'll be tanned and back with some more exciting posts. You can follow me on Instagram and Snapchat for updates! Both @glameramo, naturally.

Have a good couple of weeks!

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bedroom styling tips with U.O

So I was lucky enough to be sent over a few home bits from Urban Outfitters to show you guys how I freshen up my uni room (it's my full time room but pu-tay-to/po-tah-to). I'm also in the process of moving house, so as always when you move, I'm clearing out and buying new bits to fill the newly empty spaces.

LETTER BASKET, NOTEBOOKS, ELEPHANT MUG
CREATE A WORKSPACE
This is super important to me as so much of my course requires me to work from home, so if I'm not sewing at my desk, I'm spending hours and hours on In Design. Create a clear, clutter free zone and make it somewhere you want to spend time.
I've spruced my desk up with some personal photos, fresh flowers and organised my life with this super cute rose gold letter basket. There's nothing I hate more than odd bits of paper flying all over the place, and this is an easy solution to keep all your bills, notebooks etc together!

ROMEO CUSHION, PHOTO MOBILE, CLIP LIGHTS

PERSONALISE

Sounds as simple as it is, but I tend to stick to an all white scheme with walls and bedding/curtains etc then add to the room with changeable items such as pillows and throws. I love layering two or three different toned and textured throws on my white cotton sheets and throwing a few scattered pillows. UO do the coolest rugs too, which are an easy way to add colour and fill a space.
I've popped this cool marble print cushion on my desk chair, and added this rose gold photo mobile on my side of the bed to make me feel 'at home' as well as these photo fairy lights filled with all my Polaroids.

TERRARIUM

GREENERY

My room is part bedroom, part office, part greenhouse much to James' dismay. I literally have a plant on every available surface. They freshen up dark and dingy spaces and make the room feel cleaner and more 'breathable' instantly. I love cacti for when I can't be bothered to look after them, and this terrarium is perfect for planting some mini succulents in. Until I move in a couple of weeks I've just popped in a mini cacti but I'm on the hunt for something more permanent!

ROSE GOLD DOOR HANGER

PRETTY STORAGE

So adapt 'pretty' to your own interpretation, but I'm talking make necessities look good. I've picked up this rose gold (can you tell I love rose gold?) door hook set, which is a perfectly fashionable way to store the millions of coats and bits of jewellery I have. N.B it's never this neat usually. 

This is just a hint of the more organised part my room, but once we're settled I'm definitely going to do a full interior post as well as potentially a few DIY's if I follow through with them!

Will you use any of these tips?

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